Specialist Physiotherapist - Ely **FTC 6 MONTHS** Ely 14 hours per week £35,392-£42,618 FTE ( “The salary for this role will be reviewed once the NHS release their 2024/25 Agenda for Change (AfC)”) Why join us? Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you’ll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other. Main Purpose To work as a specialist within the multi/inter disciplinary team providing physiotherapy input within the BIRT neurobehavioural model to people we support with acquired brain injury. To work across the three Brainkind pathways: Neurobehavioural, Neurorestorative, and Well-being. To support the development of specialist physiotherapy provision within the service. To liaise with internal and external professionals, relevant organisations, family members and people we support. To act as a positive professional role model, and to pro-actively support the clinical leadership team to achieve Brainkind Objectives. Main Tasks and Responsibilities Clinical / Professional Practice • To work within a specialist clinical area as an autonomous professional with support and supervision (which may be remote) or a more senior Physiotherapist for more complex cases. To accept professional accountability and responsibility.• To undertake comprehensive neurological assessments, analyses, and treatment plans.• To deliver effective treatment plans and progress/adjust according to the People We Support response, multi/inter disciplinary team discussion, and other influencing factors.• To ensure that treatment plans are informed by the best evidence and practice guidelines.• To provide specialist professional advice and support and use complex clinical problem-solving.• To engage in a specialist area of interest within the wider physio team.• To work pro-actively as part of the multi/inter disciplinary team providing physiotherapy input within the BIRT neurobehavioral/ neuropsychological model.• To provide specialist physiotherapeutic interventions across the three Brainkind pathways: Neurobehavioural, Neurorestorative, and well-being• To work safely with people we support with challenging behaviours i.e. verbal and physical aggression, mental health disorders, and sexual inhibition.• To participate in setting multi/inter disciplinary team goals as per Brainkind goal setting guidelines.• To identify and safely use relevant physiotherapeutic equipment, devices, and other interventions such as tilt tables, splints, and micro stimulation. This may involve referral to other services.• To capture outcomes of treatment, using Brainkind’s standardised measures.• To ensure timely completion of Brainkind’s outcome measure database, and that the local team are doing so.• To effectively manage time and caseload within a potentially pressurised environment.• To prioritise own workload and instruct, support, and delegate the workload of physiotherapists, assistants, and students.• To understand and comply with responsibilities regarding risk management and safeguarding.• To use knowledge and skills required for safe moving and handling of people we support both community and inpatient environments, including when working with individuals with challenging behaviour.• To produce and present reports which include details of; assessment, treatment, outcomes, recommendations, and appropriate referrals.• To educate and teach support workers to participate in ongoing rehabilitation care plans for people we support.• To maintain and supervise accurate clinical documentation in line with professional standards, and local policies and procedures.• To overcome barriers to communication using a range of verbal, non- verbal, and listening skills.• To have comprehensive knowledge of relevant local services and ensure that appropriate referrals are initiated.• To work closely with the multi/inter disciplinary team to achieve effective discharge planning.• To provide sufficient specialist clinical support and supervision to students, assistants, and physiotherapy colleagues for them to carry-out their clinical roles effectively Rewards You can look forward to excellent benefits, including handy discounts on many brands and services. A competitive salary of £35,392-£42,618 FTE Excellent training and support Company Pension Group life assurance. Eye voucher scheme Nationwide employee staff discounts incl. gym membership, eating out and shopping. Blue Light Card: provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store. We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals. To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button. **Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. ** *All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks* Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.
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